In a statement announcing the plan, Dan Meyer, president of Aurora BayCare Medical Center, stressed the importance of keeping health care local.

“This proposed new facility increases access to integrated health care for our current patients in Outagamie County and provides options for employers and residents in this vibrant region," Meyer said.

Other services expected to be offered at the new facility include physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab services and diagnostic imaging.

Kaukauna Mayor Anthony Penterman said it is a civic duty to ensure residents have convenient access to health care.

"The ease of access at this location, as well as the population growth in our city, makes a new health center a wise choice for everyone involved," he said. "This is certainly a catalyst for the growth of this corridor.”